Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Wednesday said the process of selecting a site for a proposed 1,000-bed hospital in Sylhet has begun, with Chinese investors expressing interest in financing the project.
The minister made the remarks after visiting several locations, including Sadapathor and the Hi-Tech Park area in Companiganj upazila, along with a delegation of Chinese investors to assess potential sites and conduct a feasibility review for the hospital project.
He said discussions are underway with the Chinese investors regarding the hospital’s preliminary planning and site selection.
According to the minister, the project, once implemented, is expected to bring significant improvements to healthcare services in the region.
Chinese investors have recently expressed interest in constructing a modern 1,000-bed hospital in Sylhet
Speaking on behalf of the Chinese delegation, Steward Cheong, Chairman of Bai Up Investment Limited, said the investors were optimistic following their initial site visits and feasibility assessment.
Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Sarwar Alam and other government officials were present during the visit.